Buhari condoles with family of Abacha over son’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the former First Lady, Maryam Abacha, and her family over the death of their son, Abdullahi Abacha.

A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Buhari, said, “the President’s prayers and thoughts are with the family of Abacha as they grieve the passing of the young Abdullahi.

“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn,” the statement said.

Neptune Prime reports that 36-year-old Abdullahi Abacha, the second to the last son of the late Nigerian military ruler, Sani Abacha, died on Saturday at the family’s Nelson Mandela Street residence in Abuja.

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According to family sources, the deceased was hale and hearty last night but was found dead in the morning.